2023-2024 Cost of Attendance Calculation

Academic Year (Fall and Spring)
Budget for Expenses $20,990.00
Independent Student
Total Housing (I) = 53%
Housing and Utilities = 70% of Total Housing
Food = 30% of Total Housing (I)
Transportation = 11%
Miscellaneous = 36%
$11,124.70
$7,787.29
$3,337.41
$2,308.90
$7,556.40
Total $20,990.00
Dependent Student
Total Housing (D) = 26.5%
Food = 30% of Housing (D
Transporation = 11%
Miscellaneous = 36%
$5,562.35
$1,668.71
$2,308.90
$7,556.40
Total   $15,427.65
     
Tuition    
In-State ($1,216 for 16 credits =) x 2
 Out-of-state ($4,288 for 16 credits) x 2
$2,432.00
$8,576.00
Fees ($15) x 2   $30.00
Books/Supplies   $1,470.00
Total Budget $19,359.65
In-State (D) $24,922.00
In-State (I)
Out-of-State (D) $25,503.65
Out-of-State (I) $31,066.00
*used average of low and moderate budget amounts
https://highered.collegeboard.org/financial-aid/policies-research/budgets/low-moderate

Tuition and Fees

In accordance with the basic concept of comprehensive community colleges, all fees are nominal. The tuition rate is subject to change at the direction of the North Carolina General Assembly. For information on tuition and fees, contact the Admissions Office.

Tuition and Fees of Military Personnel in the Armed Forces and Dependents Assigned in North Carolina

According to the North Carolina General Statute 116-143.3, provisions for charging tuition and fees of military personnel in the armed services and dependents assigned in North Carolina include the following.

  1. The following definitions apply in this section: (1) The term “abode” shall mean the place where a person actually lives, whether temporarily or permanently; the term “abide” shall mean to live in a given place. (2) The term “Armed Forces” shall mean the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy; the North Carolina National Guard; and any reserve component of the foregoing.  (3)  Repealed by Session Laws 2007-484, s. 15, effective August 30, 2007.
  2. Any active duty member of the Armed Forces qualifying for admission to an institution of higher education as defined in G.S. 116-143.1(a)(3) but not qualifying as a resident for tuition purposes under G.S. 116-143.1 shall be charged the in-State tuition rate and applicable mandatory fees for enrollments while the member of the Armed Forces is abiding in this State incident to active military duty in this State. In the event the active duty member of the Armed Forces is reassigned outside of North Carolina or retires, the member shall continue to be eligible for the in-State tuition rate and applicable mandatory fees so long as the member is continuously enrolled in the degree or other program in which the member was enrolled at the time the member is reassigned. In the event the active duty member of the Armed Forces receives an Honorable Discharge from military service, the member shall continue to be eligible for the in-State tuition rate and applicable mandatory fees so long as the member establishes residency in North Carolina within 30 days after the discharge and is continuously enrolled in the degree or other program in which the member was enrolled at the time the member is discharged.
  3. Any dependent relative of a member of the Armed Forces who is abiding in this State incident to active military duty, as defined by the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina and by the State Board of Community Colleges while sharing the abode of that member shall be eligible to be charged the in-State tuition rate, if the dependent relative qualifies for admission to an institution of higher education as defined in G.S. 116-143.1(a)(3). The dependent relatives shall comply with the requirements of the Selective Service System, if applicable, in order to be accorded this benefit. In the event the member of the Armed Forces is reassigned outside of North Carolina or retires, the dependent relative shall continue to be eligible for the in-State tuition rate and applicable mandatory fees so long as the dependent relative is continuously enrolled in the degree or other program in which the dependent relative was enrolled at the time the member is reassigned or retires. In the event the member of the Armed Forces receives an Honorable Discharge from military service, the dependent relative shall continue to be eligible for the in-State tuition rate and applicable mandatory fees so long as the dependent relative establishes residency within North Carolina within 30 days after the discharge and is continuously enrolled in the degree or other program in which the dependent relative was enrolled at the time the member is discharged.
  4. A dependent relative who resides with a member of the Armed Forces who is reassigned outside of the State incident to active military duty shall remain eligible to be charged the in-State tuition rate if all of the following are met.
    • At the time the dependent relative applies for admission to the institution of higher education, as defined in G.S. 116-143.1(a)(3), the dependent relative both:
      1. Is enrolled in a North Carolina high school.
      2. Meets the requirements of subsection (c) of this section.
    • Upon admission, the dependent relative enrolls in the institution of higher education no later than the fall academic semester immediately following notice of admission and remains continuously enrolled.
  5. The person applying for the benefit of this section has the burden of proving entitlement to the benefit.
  6. A person charged less than the out-of-state tuition rate solely by reason of this section shall not, during the period of receiving that benefit, qualify for or be the basis of conferring the benefit of G.S. 116-143.1(g), (h), (i), (j), (k), or (l).  (See Provisions for Determining Resident Status for Tuition Purposes, N.C. General Statute 166-143.1)

Student Fees

Student fees are collected each semester and are used to support approved co-curricular and extracurricular programs including student government, clubs and organizations, educational activities, graduation, student handbooks, and other beneficial services for students. Student fees are non-refundable after classes begin.

When a student, having paid the required student fees for a semester, dies during that semester (prior to or on the last day of examinations), fees for that semester may be refunded to the estate of the deceased.

Tuition Refund Policy

  1. On-Cycle Course Sections:
    • A college shall provide a 100 percent refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the College prior to the first day of the academic period as noted on the College calendar.
    • A college shall provide a 100 percent refund to the student if the college cancels the course section in which the student is registered.
    • After an on-cycle course section begins, a college shall provide a 75 percent refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the College from the course section prior to or on either of the following, as determined by local college policy and noted on the college calendar.
      1. The 10 percent point of the academic period, or
      2. The 10 percent point of the course section
  1. Off-Cycle Course Sections:
    • A college shall provide a 100 percent refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the College prior to the first day of the off-cycle course section.
    • A college shall provide a 100 percent refund to the student if the College cancels the course section in which the student is registered.
    • After an off-cycle course section begins, a college shall provide a 75 percent refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the College from the course section prior to or on the 10 percent point of the course section.
  2. To comply with applicable federal regulations regarding refunds, federal regulations will supersede the state refund regulations stated in this rule.
  3. When a student, having paid the required tuition for a semester, dies during that semester (prior to or on the last day of examinations of the college the student was attending), all tuition and fees for that semester may be refunded to the estate of the deceased.
  4. For classes such as community interest and motorcycle, there are no refunds unless the class is cancelled by the College.

Military Tuition Refund Policy

Upon request of the student, each college shall:

  1. Grant a full refund of tuition and fees to military reserve and National Guard personnel called to active duty or active duty personnel who have received temporary or permanent reassignments as a result of military operations that make it impossible for them to complete their course requirements; and
  2. Buy back textbooks through the colleges’ bookstore operations to the extent possible.

Textbooks and Supplies

Students are required to have the necessary course materials (print and/ or digital) and supplies for each course. For some courses and programs, required digital course materials, supply and other fees are billed through tuition. These charges can include Inclusive Access fees, which provide online access to textbooks and other materials or Lab Kit fees, which purchase at home lab kits that are used in some online sections of science courses. Once registered for a course that requires a lab kit, students can be visit The College Store to retrieve their kit and must provide proof of registration and a valid photo ID. In addition to course materials and supplies, certain technical and vocational programs require equipment or tools that must be purchased.

Textbooks, digital access codes and supplies are available from The College Store which is located in the Student Center.

Textbook Return/Exchange Policy

  1. A receipt from The College Store is required to complete a return or exchange of course materials.
  2. To receive a refund, course materials must be returned in the condition they were purchased and within ten (10) calendar days of the start of the course. The last day to complete refunds for each term is located on the purchase receipt.
  3. Defective (not defaced) textbooks can be exchanged for the same title without any additional charges. The exchange must be completed during the same term the textbook was purchased.
  4. Access codes purchased from The College Store that have been opened, revealed or redeemed are non-refundable.
  5. Textbook bundles that include access codes are non-refundable once they have been opened.